Final Score: Rangers 2 - Kings 4
Saturday, February 3, 1979 at 7:00 PM ET
Rangers @ Kings
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Rangers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 28 | 18 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Last meeting | 8 | 7 |
| Stat | Rangers | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 51 | 52 |
| Avg goals scored | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Win percentage | 57% | 40% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 62% | 48% |
Recent Results
Rangers
@ New Jersey Devils
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
@ Vancouver Canucks
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ New York Islanders
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
@ Buffalo Sabres
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: +1 · Total: 9
5-4
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 6
1-5
vs Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 21, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 10
5-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs New York Islanders
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 15, 1979 · Margin: -7 · Total: 9
1-8
@ Calgary Flames
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 10
6-4
Kings
@ Washington Capitals
Jan 31, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 30, 1979 · Margin: -6 · Total: 8
1-7
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 28, 1979 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 27, 1979 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Detroit Red Wings
Jan 25, 1979 · Margin: 0 · Total: 12
6-6
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 24, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jan 20, 1979 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Jan 17, 1979 · Margin: -4 · Total: 10
3-7
@ Boston Bruins
Jan 14, 1979 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Jan 13, 1979 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3